Societe Miniere de Bakwanga (MIBA), a joint Belgian-Congolese company, operating in the central part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), denies the production of large diamonds weighing over 87 carats, valued at more than $ 6 million.
Agency Congolese News Agency (ACP) states that stone was found in the processing of kimberlite in the enterprise.
Portal Diamond Loupe leads MIBA data showing that the company was closed down ten years ago.
"However, of MIBA would like to reiterate that in its vaults is a stone weighing 146.24 carats mined December 21, 2016, which will be sold in accordance with legal procedures, when market conditions allow it", - the company said.
Diamond Loupe claims that MIBA is in a "crisis for many years."
It is alleged that the company can not pay the social debt, which is estimated at more than $ 150 million, although the leaders of the mining company promised to increase diamond production.
About 80% of MIBA shares owned by the government of the DRC, and the remaining share - Sibeka, Umicore former subsidiary, which in turn is owned by Mwana Africa.
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The Diamond Manufacturers Association (Diamond Producers Association, DPA) reported that Selli Morrison (Sally Morrison), managing director of marketing, will leave the organization for another post in May. In order to ensure continuity in the DPA marketing initiatives in the US, in late March, Maykl Peys (Michael Pace) will join the team managers of the organization as interim director of marketing as long as there will be found a complete replacement for the position.
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